Harman

A Career at HARMAN Lifestyle

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. As a member of HARMAN Lifestyle, you connect consumers with the power of superior sound.

• Contribute your talents to high-end, esteemed brands like JBL, Mark Levinson and Revel
• Unite your passion for audio innovation with high-tech product development
• Create pitch-perfect, cutting-edge technology that elevates the listening experience

About the Role:

We are looking for an adventurous, passionate, and accomplished UI/UX designer with world class design sensibility to join our design team in Shenzhen, China.

The right candidate loves music as we do, brings a fresh perspective on design & innovation and has the ability to understand and translate latest fashion, interior and cultural design trends into iconic product experiences for Harman’s iconic brands, including JBL, Harman Kardon and AKG.

You will take responsibility in projects with hands-on design skilling in a very fast-paced, collaborative environment. You understand that great design and details brings value to our customers as well as builds strong brands.

What You Will Do

• Move fast, open-minded, make critical decisions, and take ownership. Continually push for better result.
• Ability to convey concepts through logical wireframes, flows and mockups and transform them into beautiful interfaces and experiences.
• Ability to cope with diversity of projects and brands in innovative audio field.
• Follow latest trend in technology and experience and bring them into audio industry.
• Communicate across GPLM, SW engineers and other different functions, and to lead project team and make important decisions for better project outputs and results.
• Bring beautiful digital and tangible user experiences into audio industry.
• The ability to adapt yourself in changes and make timely decision.
• Spot lifestyle tendencies and turn them into new interfaces and experiences along with multidisciplinary team.
• You will play an active role in our Design Team and be part of an eclectic group of great designers in an international environment.
• Understand the whole picture and complexity of the project and simplify the complexity into logical wireframes or user flows.

What You Need to Be Successful

• 8+ years of experience in the field of UI design with an impressive portfolio.
• Experience building wireframe, flow, interfaces, experiences and brands.
• Communicational knowledge in software and programing in order to better communicate and give instructions to engineers.
• The ability to lead other project team members, willing to share ideas and solve problems in a creative and efficient approach.
• Deep knowledge of relevant software, tools, and processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills in both Chinese and English.
• A person with great eyes for details.
• Highly driven and proactive self-starter - taking on a task without much context and driving it through to the end.
• The ability to work seamlessly with leaders across functions.
• Ability to multi-task many projects and products at once.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in UI Design.
• Love for Design & Music.
• An outgoing character with an excellent sense of humor.

What Makes You Eligible

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time
• Willingness to work in an office in Shenzhen
• Willingness to submit to a background screen and a drug test.

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment, allowing for remote work one day per week that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer location
• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)
• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University
• Competitive wellness benefits
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

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HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Protected Veterans status. HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training, and competitive compensation. (www.harman.com)